Dubbo Race 9 - Blues Meats
SOUTHBROOK MERV (2) boasts strong form at this course and distance having won three times from six starts. Was out of the placings last time (19.03) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths. With a clean break looks hard to beat. SHUFFLE (7) looks close to another win after finishing second from Box 1 last time (18.69) at this track. Is yet to taste defeat in two starts from this draw. Can measure up. FUSION BLAZER (6) resumed from a break finishing fifth (18.98) at this track in a Grade 5. Solid record here winning two races. Must be included in calculations. BRONTE BEACH (8) is likely to have admirers.
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (19.22) when eighth over 318m at this track in a Grade 5. Goes very well from the draw boasting three places from five starts. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.22 | 0:18.21 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.65 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.40 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.27 | 0:18.45 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.23 | 0:18.48 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time when sixth (19.03) at this track in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.39 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.28 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.41 | 0:18.41 | 0:17.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.26 | 0:18.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.59 | 0:18.59 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:20.83 | 0:18.58 | 0:17.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 32.3L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 340m at Gunnedah. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:21.18 | 0:20.38 | 0:19.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.28 | 0:18.41 | 0:17.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.22 | 0:17.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.42 | 0:20.05 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.11 | 0:18.99 | 0:18.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 17/11/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.20 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
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Comments
Was out of the placings at final run of last campaign, finishing eighth (30.66) at Wentworth Park before going for a three-and-a-half months spell. Has started fresh up two times for a win and a placing. Looks one of the hopes in the race.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.66 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2025 | 41 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 02/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.15 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.6L | $1.30 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth on February 14 over 318m at this track behind Armatree Stripe, beaten 8 lengths (19.00) in a Grade 5. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.00 | 0:18.39 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.57 | 0:18.46 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 106 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.68 | 0:18.52 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 0/8 | 18/07/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:31.68 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.90 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 37.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.30 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/3 | 18/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 318m | N/A | 0:18.23 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.71L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 318m | N/A | 0:18.72 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.43L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th on February 7 over 318m at this track behind Best Nan beaten 5 lengths (18.98) in a Grade 5. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.98 | 0:18.63 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.04 | 0:18.33 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.30 | 0:18.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.83 | 0:17.98 | 0:17.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.39 | 0:18.51 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $1.95 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.03 | 0:18.24 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $3.60 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Gladstone Bag at this track last start over 318m (18.69). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 59 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.69 | 0:18.40 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.24 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.48 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.90 | 0:18.90 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.51 | 0:18.51 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 318m in 18.49. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 340m at Gunnedah at Grade 5 level. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.49 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.38 | 0:17.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.51 | 0:18.51 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.14 | 0:18.77 | 0:18.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.17 | 0:18.82 | 0:17.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |